Tag: Central Alabama Water
Judge to Weigh In on Request to Restrain Water Utility
The judge is expected to respond this week to a request that could undo recent actions at CAW and limit future moves.
Former Board Pushes Back as CAW Blames Past for Fluoridation Lapse
CAW says three of the utility’s four filter plants stopped using fluoride before the last fluoridation system was taken offline last week.
Health Officer, Local Leaders Push Back on Decision to Stop Adding Fluoride to Water
CAW said it would no longer add fluoride to water in a cost-cutting move.
Water Utility Board Cuts Budget and Dam Rehab, Expands CEO’s Power
About 45 people protested outside as the board over Central Alabama Water met Friday.
CAW Will No Longer Add Fluoride to Drinking Water
The decision is based on financial and operational considerations.
BW Recommends | March 15, 2026
BW Recommends is a rundown of stories you might have missed this week.
Promises of Transparency Face Scrutiny at Central Alabama Water 10 Months After Overhaul
CAW critics say the board holds too tightly to information and leaves some board members and the public out of decision making.
CAW Revises Bylaws
Attorney Says Water Board Should Have Voted on New Employee Handbook
More than 30 people have been fired under the new employee regulations.
Monday Morning Watch | Week of Mar. 2, 2026
BirminghamWatch’s weekly rundown of public meetings and agendas in the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County.
